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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/12/02 Agenda I declare under penalty of perjury that ♦` i�♦` I am employed by the City of Chula Vista * * in the office of the City Clerk and th `} posted the document according to wn Act requirements. ..ot "Ingi2L Lti Signed: / I. VISTA MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 74.51er14 John McCann, Mayor Tiffany Allen, City Manager Carolina Chavez, Councilmember- District 1 Marco A.Verdugo,City Attorney Jose Preciado, Councilmember- District 2 Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk Michael Inzunza, Councilmember- District 3 Cesar T. Fernandez, Councilmember- District 4 Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Watch live in English and Spanish: chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or Cox Ch. 24 (English only). Free Spanish interpretation is available on-site. 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Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at cityclerk(a�chulavistaca.gov or (619) 691- 5041. Providing at least 48 hours' notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made. Gov. Code § 84308 Regulations: To promote transparency and fairness in the governmental decision-making process, there are rules to prevent public officials from being unfairly influenced by contributors to their campaigns. The type of activity these laws were enacted to limit is often referred to as "pay-to-play," and is governed in California by Government Code section 84308. Parties to any proceedings involving a "license, permit, or other entitlement for use," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Complete Agenda Packet: The agenda packet, including staff reports, draft resolutions and ordinances, and other backup materials, is available at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or the City Clerk's Office. Time Allotted for Speaking (subject to change by the presiding officer) - Consent Calendar (any or all items): 3 minutes - Agenda Items (not on Consent): 3 minutes - General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes Individuals who use a translator will be allotted twice the time. General Public Comments: Twenty-one (21) minutes are scheduled near the beginning of the meeting. The first seven (7) speakers will be heard during the first Public Comment period. If additional speakers are registered, they will be heard during the continued Public Comment period. If all registered speakers present at the time address the City Council during the first Public Comment period, there will be no continued period. Submitting Request to Speak: A request to speak must be submitted to the City Clerk before the close of the public comment period on an item or before the close of the general Public Comments for non-agenda items. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AGENDA AGENDA SECTIONS Consent Calendar items are routine items that are not expected to prompt discussion. All items are considered for approval at the same time with one vote. Before the vote, there is no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City Council or staff removes the item from the Consent Calendar. Public Comment provides an opportunity to address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action on matters not listed on the agenda. Public Hearings are held on matters specifically required by law. Action Items are items expected to cause discussion and/or action by the City Council but do not legally require a public hearing. Closed Session may only be attended by members of the City Council, support staff, legal counsel, and others specified on the agenda. Closed session may be held in very limited circumstances as authorized by law. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS Resolutions are formal expressions of opinion or intention of the City Council and are usually effective immediately. Ordinances are laws adopted by the City Council. Ordinances usually amend, repeal, or supplement the Municipal Code; provide zoning specifications; or appropriate money for specific purposes. Most ordinances require two hearings and go into effect 30 days after the final approval. Proclamations are issued by the City to honor significant achievements by community members, highlight an event, promote awareness of community issues, and recognize City employees. City of Chula Vista - City Council December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 2 of 8 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 4.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 4.1 Oath of Office: - Gustavo Padilla, Board of Ethics 5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6) Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion. There is no separate discussion of these items unless the Mayor or a City Councilmember removes the item from the consent calendar. Items removed from the consent calendar will be heard as action items. 5.1 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting. 5.2 Specific Plan: Adopt an Ordinance Approving the Rohr Wohl Specific Plan and Incorporating the Associated Zoning Changes to the Chula Vista Bayfront Local Coastal Program Report Number: 25-0233 Location: Generally, west of Interstate 5, north of H Street, east of Marina Parkway, and south of G Street, approximately 0.5 mile east of the San Diego Bay (APNs: 571-330-35 through 571- 330-45) Department: Development Services G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes Environmental Notice: A Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR22-0003; SCH #2022100138) and related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program have been prepared for the Project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance approving the Rohr Wohl Specific Plan and incorporating the associated zoning changes to the Chula Vista Bayfront Local Coastal Program in accordance with the required findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Second Reading and Adoption)   City of Chula Vista - City Council December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 3 of 8 5.3 Board, Commission, and Committee Terms: Accept the Local Appointments List of Terms Expiring in 2026 Report Number: 25-0237 Location: No specific geographic location Department: City Clerk G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: This activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting the 2026 Local Appointments List for board, commission, and committee terms expiring in calendar year 2026. 5.4 CIP Creation and Transfer of Funds: Establish Capital Improvement Project “Oxford and Fourth Park (CIP No. PRK0346)”, Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets and Appropriate Funds Report Number: 25-0249 Location: 391 Oxford Street Department: Development Services G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution establishing a new Capital Improvement Project entitled “Oxford and Fourth Park (CIP No. PRK0346)”, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets and appropriating funds. (4/5 Vote Required) City of Chula Vista - City Council December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 4 of 8 5.5 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Wildfire Mitigation Grant Funds from the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation for Wildfire Mitigation Activities and Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and Appropriate Funds Report Number: 25-0253 Location: Funding for wildfire mitigation activities, including vegetation thinning and removal, is provided for wildland-urban interface areas, Surrey Ridge, Elevado Canyon, Choya Canyon, and segments of Proctor Valley Road. Department: Fire G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation grant of $604,230 and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required) 5.6 Fee Update: Amend City-Initiated Tow License Fee and City-Initiated Tow and Storage Rate Schedule Report Number: 25-0279 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Police G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions amending A) the City-Initiated Tow License Fee, and B) the City-Initiated Tow and Storage Rate Schedule. 6.PUBLIC COMMENTS Twenty-one minutes are scheduled for the public to address the City Council for three minutes each on any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council that is not on the agenda. The remaining speakers, if any, will be heard during the continued Public Comment period. 7.ACTION ITEMS 7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Consider items removed from the consent calendar by the Mayor or a City Councilmember, if any. If no items were removed from the consent calendar, this item will be withdrawn. City of Chula Vista - City Council December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 5 of 8 7.2 Agreement and Task Force Appointment: Waive the Competitive Process, Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Marlene L. Garcia Consulting, LCC for South County Higher Education Task Force Facilitation Services and Designate City Representative Report Number: 25-0288 Location: University-Innovation District Department: City Manager G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes Environmental Notice: The Project is adequately covered in a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR”) for the Chula Vista University & Innovation District (FEIR-14-01; SCH #2014121097; certified by City Council Resolution No. 2018-221 on November 13, 2018). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution: (A) waiving the competitive bidding process and approving a Consultant Services Agreement with Marlene L. Garcia Consulting, LLC for South County Higher Education Task Force Facilitation Services and (B) designating City Manager Tiffany Allen as City Representative on said Task Force. 7.3 Employee Compensation and Positions: Amended Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule; Revised Compensation Summaries for Unrepresented Employees; Position Counts; and Budget Amendments Report Number: 25-0281 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Human Resources G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions: A) Amending the Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule to reflect salary adjustments for certain positions and amending the authorized position count in various departments; B) Approving the revised Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27; C) Approving the Amended Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees for Fiscal Years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24; D) Approving the revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective December 12, 2025, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; E) Approving the revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective December 26, 2025, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; and F) Amending the fiscal year 2025-26 budget to appropriate funds, accordingly. (4/5 Vote Required) City of Chula Vista - City Council December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 6 of 8 7.4 Financial Report and Appropriation: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 (First Quarter Report) and Appropriate Funds to Implement Required Budget Adjustments Report Number: 25-0264 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Finance G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the quarterly financial report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (the “First Quarter Report”) and adopt a resolution making various amendments to the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and the fiscal year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program budget to adjust for variances and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required) 8.PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED) There will be no continued Public Comment period if all speakers present at the first Public Comment period are heard. 9.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS 10.MAYOR’S REPORTS 11.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS 12.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS 13.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS 13.1 Council Policy No. 111-02: Discussion Regarding Amendments to the Special Orders of the Day and Proclamations Policy Report Number: 25-0260 Location: No specific geographic location Department: City Attorney G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: This activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Option to adopt a resolution approving amendments to Council Policy 111-02 regarding Special Order of the Day and Proclamations. City of Chula Vista - City Council December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 7 of 8 14.CLOSED SESSION Announcements of actions taken in closed session shall be made available by noon on the next business day following the City Council meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7) 14.1 Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) Title: Fire Chief 14.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of case: Natalie Vazquez v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU045186C 14.3 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 61 First Avenue Agency Negotiators: Tiffany Allen, City Manager; Marco Verdugo, City Attorney; Scott Dickson, Real Property Manager and Rick Ryals, MPC Consultants Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista, Ismael Rodriguez Under Negotiation: Price and terms 15.ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on December 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Materials provided to the City Council related to an open session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov or (619) 691-5041. Sign up at www.chulavistaca.gov to receive email notifications when City Council agendas are published online. City of Chula Vista - City Council December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 8 of 8